The Gyeongbokgung (palace greatly blessed by Heaven) built in 1395, is the biggest palace in Korea. It was totally reduced to ashes during the Japanese invasion in 1592. It was then rebuilt again in 1867. Again, it was torn down in 1915 by the Japanese. It is from 1990 that the palace has been restored and renovated to its present glory. Korean history is such a sad story. Always filled with war, slavery and fear... Even now, North Korea seem to pose a pertinent threat to the South.
The palace was a must visit place when my parents visited Korea in August. They liked the Korean building structure and were impressed by its size but were totally tired by the amount of walking involved in seeing it!
Beautiful blue sky at the Gwanghwamun Palace in Seoul - For Skywatch Friday
The palace was a must visit place when my parents visited Korea in August. They liked the Korean building structure and were impressed by its size but were totally tired by the amount of walking involved in seeing it!
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| Long walk in the Gyeongbokgung subway station which was filled with pretty patterns |
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| Entrance to the Gyeongbukgung |
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| Throne Hall of the Gyeongbokgung |
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| Guardians of the palace find their place in the top of the palace structure |
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| Artifacts from the palace |
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| The King's Throne at the Gyeongbokgung T for Throne for ABC Wednesday |
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| The golden dragon, symbol of good luck at Gyeongbokgung |
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| Beautiful decorations adorn the walls of the throne room at the Gyeongbokgung |
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| Slopey roofs of the Gyeongbokgung |
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| This is where the king entertained important guests, in a beautiful place in the middle of a lake. |
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| The changing guard ceremony in front of the Gwanghwamun |
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| Gwanghwamun gate encloses the palace and demarcates it from the skyscrapers in Seoul |
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| Changing Guard ceremony in Seoul |
So ornate! So, so attractive. Love those upturned roof corners.
ReplyDeleteMeoww, Thanks again. Very alluring images ;)
The whole structure is made of wooden joints. Glad you liked it DN :)
DeleteLovely pictures, inspite of pulling it down so many times it stands strong and tall. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a magnificent structure brilliantly renovated.
DeleteLovely pics and informative content!
ReplyDelete:) It is an interesting place. Welcome Uppal. Good to have you here!
DeleteVery different style of architecture. Nice to see their different forms and colors.
ReplyDeleteYes, i found the architecture quite different from the sculpted granite temples of India. These are totally different so, quite interesting!
DeleteBeautiful shots of the place. Nice architecture.
ReplyDeleteIt was a perfect blue day. And perfectly interesting props to shoot :)
DeleteAmazing Pics! Superb click, Meoww....... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ravish! I had a great time taking them.
DeleteGreat series superb photos :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteBeautiful colours! Bright and brilliant blues,oranges, reds and shades of yellow..... the carvings are marvellous !
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the colors of the Korean palaces too. And the pretty patterns you can find on the doors, roofs and everywhere.
Deletean impressive structure!
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Totally agree on that one :)
DeleteBeautiful images, great post...thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteWow - that is a beautiful palace!
ReplyDeleteExcellent capture and very beautiful perspective on the palace and their style of architecture! Great to see a traditional palace amid modern architectures...
ReplyDeletebeautiful… such exquisite artistry!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful virtual tour of the beautiful palace!
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